The day after married Rep. Vance McAllister apologized following the release of a video showing him kissing a female staffer, a new poll reveals that the public dislikes politicians who are unfaithful but looks down even more on lawmakers who abuse power.

Quinnipiac University surveyed Americans about a fictional politician, “James Miller,” who 83 percent viewed favorably and 65 percent said would reelect, according to the poll released Tuesday. Voters were told “Miller” was married with two children and worked hard to help the poor and middle class.

When the survey gave a scenario where the fictional congressman had cheated on his wife, his ratings hit 58 percent unfavorable and 36 percent favorable, and 49 percent said they would not vote for him.

But when voters were told that the politician had hired an unqualified family member as a favor, the response was much stronger. Favorability of the congressman who hired his relative was 75 percent unfavorable and 22 percent favorable, and 67 percent said they would not vote for him.

A video surfaced Monday of the freshman Louisiana Republican who ran a campaign playing up his Christian values and 16-year marriage, kissing a woman identified as a staffer in his office. He put out a statement admitting he had “fallen short” but asked for forgiveness and privacy.